MAKE A YEAR END GIFT TO THE YMCA OF HONOLULU AND HAVE IT MATCHED!
The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation has generously posed a 2009 challenge grant for the YMCA of Honolulu. The foundation will match all year-end gifts made to the YMCA of Honolulu by 100% (up to $50,000 total). This means that if you make a gift, they will match your gift entirely, thus doubling the impact of your gift! The matched dollars will benefit the YMCA Teen Development Fund, which supports innovative programming and events for Oahu’s next generation, including YMCA Hawaii Youth Legislature, Leadership Unlimited, Club MID, Rural Youth Crime Prevention, international exchange programs, excursions and drop-in programs. Gifts must be postmarked or made online by December 31st, 2009 in order to qualify for the Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation Challenge Match.
Looking for other ways to give? Supporters of the YMCA 70 ½ or older can now use their Traditional IRA or Roth IRA to “rollover” money to qualified charitable donations- the YMCA being one of them! Deadline is December 31, 2009. Learn more about IRA Charitable “Rollovers”.
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WINTER BREAK IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Register your kids for the winter school break YMCA program – December 21-31, 2009. The YMCA offers fun and engaging programs for children kindergarten through 6th grade at branches across Oahu, including YMCA Camp Erdman. Check out the schedules and rates on the YMCA website and register online. If you need to set up an online account, it’s easy – just click here. Financial assistance is available.
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GET A JUMPSTART ON THE NEW YEAR – JANUARY 9, 2010
Bring your workout clothes and visit your local YMCA on January 9. Take a tour of the facilities, try out new classes and join in the family fun! Participating branches include Central, Kaimuki, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu’uanu, and Windward. Sign up on the spot and receive a 4-week YMCA Jumpstart Program and free YMCA drawstring bag, or join during the month of January and get a 4-week Jumpstart Program. A new YMCA membership is the perfect remedy for all those New Year’s resolutions…
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HELP MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY A STRONG COMMUNITY
The YMCA of Honolulu will be kicking off our 2010 Strong Communities Annual Support Campaign in the new year. Look for information at your local branch about this important volunteer-run program that helps provide access for youth and families to a healthier lifestyle. Here are some reasons to give.
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HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Being healthy isn’t just about an individual- it is about having healthy friends, family, and community! This year help strengthen your community by giving the most important gift: The Gift of Health. A certificate for a new membership that can be made out to an individual or an entire family, the Gift of Health is the smart and easy gift to give this holiday season!
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YMCA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
| Christmas | New Year |
| (THU) Dec. 24 | (FRI) Dec. 25 | (THU) Dec. 31 | (FRI) Jan. 1 |
| Atherton | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Central | 4:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 4:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Kaimuki | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Kalihi | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Leeward | 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Mililani | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Nu‘uanu | 4:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 4:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Windward | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
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- OPERATION PURPLE FAMILY RETREAT - Check out Operation Purple, a four-day family camp held at YMCA Camp Erdman, designed to help military families cope with issues dealing with war and reintegration.
- LEARN TO SWIM - Sign-up for swim lessons at the YMCA nearest to you with classes for students of all ages and levels. Group, individual, and swim teams available too!
The YMCA of Honolulu wishes you and your family a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season!
Send us your updated email address at www.ymcahonolulu.org/subscribe and receive a
YMCA gift as a thank you!
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